A woman and child have escaped injury after two masked men armed with a hand gun forced their way into a North Belfast home.

The incident occurred shortly after 8pm last night (December 1) in the Parkview Court area of the city.

The men threatened the woman but there were no reports of any injuries.

Detective Sgt Dolores Black said: “If you can help Police with their enquiries please call the 101 number. Alternatively information about crime can be passed via the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”